RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION OF THE USE OF ESSEX COUNTY’S NAME AND/OR SEAL BY NEW YORK STATE ON PISTOL PERMIT RE-CERTIFICATION NOTICES

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Scozzafava, who moved its adoption. Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, with the approval of the Ways and Means Committee of this Body, and the same appearing proper and necessary.

WHEREAS, the State of New York has passed a gun control law referred to as the SAFE Act; and

WHEREAS, this act clearly dictates that the enforcement of this law is the responsibility of New York State; and

WHEREAS, the State has indicated an interest in using the Seal of Essex County and the names of the offices of the Essex County Clerk on pistol permit re-certification notices; and

WHEREAS, the Essex County Sheriff and Essex County Clerk have voiced their strong objections to this request and suggestion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Essex County Board of Supervisors hereby denies the State of New York permission to use Essex County’s Name, Seal, letterhead or address for the purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding pistol permit re-certification or any other purposes associated with the SAFE Act; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is hereby instructed to send copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Superintendent of the New York State Police, New York State Association of Counties; Senator Elizabeth O’C. Little, Assemblyman Daniel Stec and Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages.

This resolution was duly seconded by Supervisor Whitson, and adopted with Supervisor, Montgomery-Corey opposed.